Speech Pathologist

Description:

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
 

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

This position will report to the Clinical Services Manager, Professional Practitioner.

Accountabilities:

• Assessment and management of dysphagia using clinical and instrumental assessment
• Communication and screening/assessment and management
• Providing education, resources and referral to patients and families in a clear and accessible manner
• Completing assessments and relays findings to patients, families and inter-professional teams in a timely manner to facilitate access and flow
• Participating as part of the speech-language pathology team, attending meetings and education sessions where required

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy; experience with Meditech an asset
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage time in a fast paced medical environment
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team
• Experience with videofluoroscopy an asset
• Experience with tracheostomies an asset
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required
• May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days/evenings including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)